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RIW 5383

1981 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,770 mi
Last recorded89,770 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 5383
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 89,770 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 89,770 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2007 89,647 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Cardinal Hearse?

Based on 5,995 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
2,603
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
523
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 252
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 173
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 129
Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116
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RIW 5383 is a 1981 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Ford Cardinal Hearse fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RIW 5383, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cardinal Hearse typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 45 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RIW 5383 registered?

RIW 5383 is a 1981 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 18 March 1981.

Is RIW 5383 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 5383 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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